Choosing a new pair of sunglasses is a lot harder than you might think. There are dozens of different styles and sizes made for a variety of different activities. And that’s just when it comes to the frames! Choosing lenses is difficult, too. You have to consider which color lens you want and whether or not you want the lens to be polarized. Although they cost a bit more, you would be hard pressed to find optometrists in Lancaster, OH who don’t recommend springing for polarized lenses; here are a few reasons why:

Polarized lenses eliminate glare: You’ve undoubtedly noticed how bright light bouncing off reflective surfaces and water can be on a sunny day. Without sunglasses on, you’d be blinded by light from the summer sun. Non-polarized glasses certainly reduce the brightness of the glare, but they don’t block it completely. Advanced polarized lenses reverse the light’s polarity, effectively eliminating glare and making it much easier to see all day long.

Polarized lenses are great for water sports: Fishermen love wearing sunglasses, and it’s not just because they want to look cool. Going back to the first point above, polarized lenses block glare from light bouncing off the water. Without polarized lenses, fishermen wouldn’t be able to see into the water to get a good look at the fish below. However, with a nice pair of sunglasses, anglers can see as far as the visibility of the water allows. We can’t guarantee polarized lenses will make you a better fisherman, but they’ll sure make it easier to see once you’re out on the water.

Polarized lenses reduce eyestrain: Squinting to block out glare and light from the sun is terrible for your eyes in both the short term and in the long run. Squinting creates a lot of undue stress on your eye and the muscles that operate it. Immediate problems from squinting include redness, irritation, fatigue and even headaches. Over time, squinting too often will lead to poor eyesight. Visit optometrists in Lancaster, OH if you’ve had any of these symptoms. We can set you up with a pair of new sunglasses with polarized lenses, which will hopefully work towards correcting that discomfort.

Polarized lenses give you better vision: If you’ve never worn a pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses, you may find this one hard to believe. It’s true, though—high-quality polarized lenses make colors more vibrant, reduce brightness from the sun, and block out unnecessary glare! We guarantee that once you put on a pair of polarized lenses, you’ll never want to take them off. (Maybe that’s why some people don’t take their sunglasses off inside.)

Don’t leave the house without your sunglasses this summer! The sun’s harmful UV rays can seriously damage your eyes and make your life very difficult in the future. Stop by Price Family Eye Care Professionals LLC to learn more about polarized lenses, and to pick up a new pair of shades. We look forward to helping you make your selection!